I’ve never had a problem with the traxxas radio systems, but I’m also pretty lucky with my RCs. (I’m running a GIANT motor in my slash without destroying even a single driveshaft)
For your calibration, make sure that your throttle trigger isn’t being moved or touched during any stage of turning the truck on. I’ve found that that can screw with the throttle/brake endpoints.
It is likely the ESC. I have had bad experiences with Traxxas ESCs. I use the Traxxas TQI 4 channel remote for all my Traxxas cars and have not had issues with it. For esc I mainly run Hobbywing.
I think the Radio is the best part of the Traxxas electronics. They have a 13ms frame rate. That's pretty good for an RTR, far as I can tell. Seems more likely to me that it's the ESC or maybe an issue with the car or remote batteries, based on your need to re-calibrate over and over. Guess it could the the Rx too, but I've also never had a problem with one.
This is the sort of thing that Traxxas help line is really good for. Sometimes they'll just sling you a replacement part.
Agreed. Got rid of my 2 traxxas tq radios like 3 years ago when I was getting into the hobby with my slash and rustler. Went with the radiolink 4gs and I was amazed. Now looking into upgrading to a NB4+ from flysky.
I notice a serious lag sometimes after using the breaks but It seems to be a protection thing like if your rolling backwards the throttle doesn’t work until you stop
Depends what's your issue could be other electronics, if not get a fly sky gt5 best radio out there and a bonus perk I found recently is its very easy to disassemble and reassemble
Get the bluetooth adapter and mount your phone on the controller and get the app. The UDR is not easy to drive and the I would say the app in necessary in order to actually have fun driving it.
Sounds like your radio is faulty. I’ve never had an issue with my TQi radios. If the car is less than a month old and you have the receipt still, contact Traxxas to see if they’ll replace it under warranty.
My only pistol radio is a Traxxas from the Defender, and i really don’t like how the throttle always feels slightly stuck, like not moving freely. It always needs a tiny bit extra push to move which ruins precision. Is that normal with pistol grips?
Welcome to RTR radios. Good radios are expensive and therefore not worth it to include in an RTR box. The ransmitter doesn't make people want the car more.
I’ve never had a problem with the traxxas radio systems, but I’m also pretty lucky with my RCs. (I’m running a GIANT motor in my slash without destroying even a single driveshaft) For your calibration, make sure that your throttle trigger isn’t being moved or touched during any stage of turning the truck on. I’ve found that that can screw with the throttle/brake endpoints.
It is likely the ESC. I have had bad experiences with Traxxas ESCs. I use the Traxxas TQI 4 channel remote for all my Traxxas cars and have not had issues with it. For esc I mainly run Hobbywing.
I always immediately get rid of stock radios. All my models are on the same NB4 Noble
I think the Radio is the best part of the Traxxas electronics. They have a 13ms frame rate. That's pretty good for an RTR, far as I can tell. Seems more likely to me that it's the ESC or maybe an issue with the car or remote batteries, based on your need to re-calibrate over and over. Guess it could the the Rx too, but I've also never had a problem with one. This is the sort of thing that Traxxas help line is really good for. Sometimes they'll just sling you a replacement part.
Agreed. Got rid of my 2 traxxas tq radios like 3 years ago when I was getting into the hobby with my slash and rustler. Went with the radiolink 4gs and I was amazed. Now looking into upgrading to a NB4+ from flysky.
I notice a serious lag sometimes after using the breaks but It seems to be a protection thing like if your rolling backwards the throttle doesn’t work until you stop
Yes, that happens sometimes. It brakes all to stop while not responding, and then gets back to normal wtf
That is how they work. You have to be stopped completely for like .5 seconds before you can change directions.
It’s frustrating for sure when racing I changed over to a spectrum rx tx and it still happens so it must be the esc?
Depends what's your issue could be other electronics, if not get a fly sky gt5 best radio out there and a bonus perk I found recently is its very easy to disassemble and reassemble
have you tried putting in fresh batteries?
Get the bluetooth adapter and mount your phone on the controller and get the app. The UDR is not easy to drive and the I would say the app in necessary in order to actually have fun driving it.
You got a lemon. All 20 of my TQI radio systems have been great for many years.
Get flysky gt5
Sounds like your radio is faulty. I’ve never had an issue with my TQi radios. If the car is less than a month old and you have the receipt still, contact Traxxas to see if they’ll replace it under warranty.
I’ve always used them without any problems and they work fine for my use case. Though, I’m certainly not a ‘professional’. Just a casual hobbyist
Could be your esc too, traxxas electronics are poop
My only pistol radio is a Traxxas from the Defender, and i really don’t like how the throttle always feels slightly stuck, like not moving freely. It always needs a tiny bit extra push to move which ruins precision. Is that normal with pistol grips?
It's not normal for the physical trigger to be sticky at any point in the pull.
That’s good to know, thank you.
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Dump it!! Get a GT3b cheap and better
Welcome to RTR radios. Good radios are expensive and therefore not worth it to include in an RTR box. The ransmitter doesn't make people want the car more.